As the 2012 season winds down, the 49ers aren’t exactly right where they want to be. The offense has been a little spotty at times, and the defense, minus Justin Smith, is struggling pretty badly. Special teams are a shambles, and the coaching staff was pretty badlyt schooled in that loss to Seattle. They are dealing with a lot of injuries, including the recently concussed Vernon Davis, Mario Manningham, and the still -healing KW and Kendall Hunter.
In other words, the injury bug couldn’t hit the team as a worse possible time. Even still, the team has a shot to secure a bye with a win over AZ, and a GB loss to Minn. Both eminently possible. Or they could fall as low as the 5th seed if the Niners lose, Sea wins, and a bunch of other weird shot happens. Sea has a shot at that bye week. How important is the bye? Well, let’s see how the team gets through the AZ game before dealing with that. More injuries to key players would likely kill their playoff run, but a week off to healthy up would do wonders to the team’s chances. More than likely, the Niners would be facing Chicago or Minn if they play the 1st weekend, or Atl if they get the bye.
AZ comes to town looking like a team that got beaten, robbed, and left for dead in a ditch on the side of the road. They beat NE on the road, and took care of biz early to go 4-0 out of the gate. Since then? 1-10. Ouch. They are in the midst of a QB merry-go-round, and their offensive line is flat terrible at pass protection. Their run game is stalled, and Larry Fitzgerald, an otherwise top 3 WR in the league, is wasting away as the QB du jour throws shit 10′ over his head, or down near his feet. Should Alex Smith hit the market, this is his likely landing spot. Granted, he’d be dodging LBs as he tries to throw, but if AZ can build a decent enough line around him, he and the team would be solid contenders in the NFC West next year.
Forty Niners Forever 
yes
Bingo!
Ponder needs to not fuck it up with a mistake. Get 20-25 yards and set up the FG, then take a shot in the end zone if it is there… and USE UP that clock.
Horrible coverage by GB there.
Dennis, when is enough enough? Niners have a young star in the making who may well help get them the 6th this year. Be happy.
there ya go dipshit, I gave you the winner. And I hit the tri with a 40-1 in 3rd.
Well, they’ll burn the clock . . .
2nd seed baby!!!Can you dig it???
First down, one minute. Get a little closer and close out the clock…
E-Dick has got to be sweatin’ this a little, eh? Think he doesn’t wanna see this game go overtime, lol
I thought AP already broke that record?
Ah, I guess not.
Man, i’d like to see a quick pass for 10 yards here.
Rams on Seattle 29
Guy is friggin amazing
THERE you go… AP to set up a short kick.
Wow. Great run, and he stays in bounds.
Smart veteran play.
9 yards short!!! Damn.
I knew it! FORTY FUCKING NINERS!!!!
Fuck yeah!
Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love that bye week!
So, am I right? The Packers play the Vikings again next week, and the Redskins get the Seahags?
Sorry Grump I have no friggin idea.
NFL.com does not have it up, but I think the Packers are the 3rd seed, and play the 6th seed.
Seahawks beat the Rams.